5 lockdown changes Scottish employers need to know about (and what to do now)
BLOG Written on 5 August 2021 Having entered Level 0 of restrictions last month, Scotland is now preparing to move one step closer to freedom
Excessive absenteeism | When can employers take action?
BLOG Repeat absences can be a serious drain on the resources of any businesses. While the occasional sick day is to be expected, there may
3 strategies for managing stress in the workplace
BLOG Written by Oliver Williams on 3 August 2021 Dealing with stress in the workplace has long been an issue for organisations. However, due to
Help, my employee won’t return to work
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 2 August 2021 Remote working has become the norm for many organisations. However, as part of the lockdown-lifting changes
How to overcome the “generation gap” in the workplace
BLOG Written on 30 July 2021 For the first time in history, five different generations are coexisting in the workplace. But while this is fundamentally
Relaxing of restrictions | How can retailers reduce risk?
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 23 July 2021 Step 4 of the government’s lockdown roadmap was activated in England on 19 July. Despite this,
Pingdemic panic | Do employees need to self-isolate if notified by the COVID-19 app?
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 22 July 2021 The delta variant has led to a nationwide ‘pingdemic’, with record numbers of people self-isolating. At
Mask confusion | Can we compel employees to wear face coverings at work?
BLOG Written on 20 July 2021 Of all the issues to emerge from the recent lockdown-lifting announcement, the continued use of face coverings is perhaps
Keeping employees safe post-lockdown | 5 things to do now
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 16 July 2021 Restrictions might soon be over, but does this mean that employers should abandon all health and
HSE statistics 2020/21 | More fatalities despite fewer people working?
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 16 July 2021 Few things drive home the importance of workplace health and safety like the HSE’s annual fatality
How to manage mental health related absences
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 12 July 2021 Mental health has long been recognised as a major challenge for employers. But in recent years,
Post-COVID competence | Are your employees still health and safety aware?
BLOG Written on 9 July 2021 For businesses, adapting to the full reopening of society will be a significant task. Amongst more immediate challenges such